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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.24, 1,494.35 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.24, 1,494.35 and 483.60 is: 725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.24 : 1,494.35 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.24/1,494.35 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.24x = 1,494.35 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.24x = 722,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,667.66/996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.40

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