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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.54, 1,497.99 and 479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.54, 1,497.99 and 479.70 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.54 : 1,497.99 = 479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.54/1,497.99 = 479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.54x = 1,497.99 × 479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.54x = 718,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,585.80/999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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