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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.49, 1,495.97 and 477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.49, 1,495.97 and 477.39 is: 715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.49 : 1,495.97 = 477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.49/1,495.97 = 477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.49x = 1,495.97 × 477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.49x = 714,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,161.12/997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.96

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