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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,493.46 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,493.46 and 476.46 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,493.46 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,493.46 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,493.46 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 711,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,573.95/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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