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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 981.15 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 981.15 and 490.38 is: 676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 981.15 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/981.15 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 981.15 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 481,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,136.34/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.36

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