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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.50, 1,495.21 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.50, 1,495.21 and 476.72 is: 714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.50 : 1,495.21 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.50/1,495.21 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.50x = 1,495.21 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.50x = 712,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,796.51/997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.58

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