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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.45, 1,494.29 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.45, 1,494.29 and 476.31 is: 714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.45 : 1,494.29 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.45/1,494.29 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.45x = 1,494.29 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.45x = 711,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,751.69/996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.29

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