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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.27, 1,495.40 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.27, 1,495.40 and 470 is: 704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.27 : 1,495.40 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.27/1,495.40 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.27x = 1,495.40 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.27x = 702,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,838/997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.76

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