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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,496.63 and 477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,496.63 and 477.65 is: 716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,496.63 = 477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,496.63 = 477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,496.63 × 477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 714,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,859.15/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.48

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