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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 981.56 and 490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 981.56 and 490.80 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 981.56 = 490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/981.56 = 490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 981.56 × 490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 481,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,749.65/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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