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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.65, 1,486.49 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.65, 1,486.49 and 470.73 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.65 : 1,486.49 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.65/1,486.49 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.65x = 1,486.49 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.65x = 699,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,733.08/991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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