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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.78, 1,491.64 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.78, 1,491.64 and 474.20 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.78 : 1,491.64 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.78/1,491.64 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.78x = 1,491.64 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.78x = 707,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,335.69/995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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