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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.65, 1,496.03 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.65, 1,496.03 and 477.09 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.65 : 1,496.03 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.65/1,496.03 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.65x = 1,496.03 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.65x = 713,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,738.57/996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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