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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,497.84 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,497.84 and 478.35 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,497.84 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,497.84 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,497.84 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 716,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,491.76/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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