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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 981.11 and 489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 981.11 and 489.98 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 981.11 = 489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/981.11 = 489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 981.11 × 489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 480,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,727.96/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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