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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.91, 1,485.93 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.91, 1,485.93 and 471.17 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.91 : 1,485.93 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.91/1,485.93 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.91x = 1,485.93 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.91x = 700,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,125.64/991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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