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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.35, 1,493.33 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.35, 1,493.33 and 476.01 is: 713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.35 : 1,493.33 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.35/1,493.33 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.35x = 1,493.33 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.35x = 710,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,837.63/996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.45

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