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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.36, 1,494.54 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.36, 1,494.54 and 483.72 is: 725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.36 : 1,494.54 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.36/1,494.54 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.36x = 1,494.54 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.36x = 722,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,938.89/996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.58

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