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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.28, 1,496.16 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.28, 1,496.16 and 477.24 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.28 : 1,496.16 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.28/1,496.16 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.28x = 1,496.16 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.28x = 714,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,027.40/997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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