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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,497.36 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,497.36 and 484.88 is: 727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,497.36 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,497.36 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,497.36 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 726,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,039.92/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.58

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