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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.37, 1,497.10 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.37, 1,497.10 and 477.80 is: 717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.37 : 1,497.10 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.37/1,497.10 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.37x = 1,497.10 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.37x = 715,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,314.38/997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.20

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