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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.60, 1,485.40 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.60, 1,485.40 and 470.88 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.60 : 1,485.40 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.60/1,485.40 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.60x = 1,485.40 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.60x = 699,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,445.15/991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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