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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.59, 1,494.14 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.59, 1,494.14 and 469.22 is: 703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.59 : 1,494.14 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.59/1,494.14 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.59x = 1,494.14 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.59x = 701,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,070.55/996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.47

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