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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.13, 1,497.09 and 470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.13, 1,497.09 and 470.91 is: 706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.13 : 1,497.09 = 470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.13/1,497.09 = 470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.13x = 1,497.09 × 470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.13x = 704,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,996.42/998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.32

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