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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.45, 1,495.06 and 476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.45, 1,495.06 and 476.69 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.45 : 1,495.06 = 476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.45/1,495.06 = 476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.45x = 1,495.06 × 476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.45x = 712,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,671.48/996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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