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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.64, 1,495.92 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.64, 1,495.92 and 479.12 is: 717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.64 : 1,495.92 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.64/1,495.92 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.64x = 1,495.92 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.64x = 716,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,725.19/998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.70

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