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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,496.21 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,496.21 and 477.36 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,496.21 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,496.21 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,496.21 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 714,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,228.42/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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