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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,487.25 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,487.25 and 471.36 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,487.25 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,487.25 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,487.25 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 701,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,030.16/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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