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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.10, 1,495.34 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.10, 1,495.34 and 476.82 is: 715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.10 : 1,495.34 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.10/1,495.34 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.10x = 1,495.34 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.10x = 713,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,008.02/997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.08

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