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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.70, 1,494.37 and 476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.70, 1,494.37 and 476.42 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.70 : 1,494.37 = 476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.70/1,494.37 = 476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.70x = 1,494.37 × 476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.70x = 711,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,947.76/996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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