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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.90, 1,496.65 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.90, 1,496.65 and 477.90 is: 716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.90 : 1,496.65 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.90/1,496.65 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.90x = 1,496.65 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.90x = 715,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,249.04/997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.75

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