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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.35, 1,497.22 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.35, 1,497.22 and 478.08 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.35 : 1,497.22 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.35/1,497.22 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.35x = 1,497.22 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.35x = 715,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,789.74/998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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