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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.90, 1,485.83 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.90, 1,485.83 and 470.32 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.90 : 1,485.83 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.90/1,485.83 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.90x = 1,485.83 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.90x = 698,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,813.21/991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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