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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.83, 1,496.04 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.83, 1,496.04 and 477.42 is: 715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.83 : 1,496.04 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.83/1,496.04 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.83x = 1,496.04 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.83x = 714,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,239.42/997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.79

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