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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,496.76 and 478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,496.76 and 478.23 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,496.76 = 478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,496.76 = 478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,496.76 × 478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 715,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,795.53/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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