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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,497.33 and 477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,497.33 and 477.83 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,497.33 = 477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,497.33 = 477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,497.33 × 477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 715,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,472.94/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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