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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,497.38 and 478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,497.38 and 478.02 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,497.38 = 478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,497.38 = 478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,497.38 × 478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 715,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,777.59/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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