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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.96, 1,495.40 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.96, 1,495.40 and 476.80 is: 715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.96 : 1,495.40 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.96/1,495.40 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.96x = 1,495.40 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.96x = 713,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,006.72/996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.18

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