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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.45, 1,496.56 and 477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.45, 1,496.56 and 477.69 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.45 : 1,496.56 = 477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.45/1,496.56 = 477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.45x = 1,496.56 × 477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.45x = 714,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,891.75/997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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