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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 981.32 and 490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 981.32 and 490.41 is: 676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 981.32 = 490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/981.32 = 490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 981.32 × 490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 481,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,246.69/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.37

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