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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,495.28 and 476.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,495.28 and 476.78 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,495.28 = 476.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,495.28 = 476.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,495.28 × 476.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 712,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,919.60/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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