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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.25, 1,495.89 and 477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.25, 1,495.89 and 477.30 is: 715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.25 : 1,495.89 = 477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.25/1,495.89 = 477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.25x = 1,495.89 × 477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.25x = 713,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,988.30/997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.96

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