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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.59, 1,495.63 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.59, 1,495.63 and 470.22 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.59 : 1,495.63 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.59/1,495.63 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.59x = 1,495.63 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.59x = 703,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,275.14/997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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