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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.37, 1,493.78 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.37, 1,493.78 and 477.74 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.37 : 1,493.78 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.37/1,493.78 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.37x = 1,493.78 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.37x = 713,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,634.09/997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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