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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.69, 1,498.89 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.69, 1,498.89 and 479.01 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.69 : 1,498.89 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.69/1,498.89 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.69x = 1,498.89 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.69x = 717,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,983.30/999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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