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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,486.07 and 471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,486.07 and 471.03 is: 706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,486.07 = 471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,486.07 = 471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,486.07 × 471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 699,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,988.44/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.02

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