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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,496.72 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,496.72 and 470.66 is: 705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,496.72 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,496.72 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,496.72 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 704,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,447.17/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.95

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