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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.28, 1,496.70 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.28, 1,496.70 and 477.54 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.28 : 1,496.70 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.28/1,496.70 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.28x = 1,496.70 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.28x = 714,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,734.12/998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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