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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.16, 1,497.42 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.16, 1,497.42 and 477.72 is: 716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.16 : 1,497.42 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.16/1,497.42 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.16x = 1,497.42 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.16x = 715,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,347.48/998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.67

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