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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.85, 981.90 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.85, 981.90 and 490.42 is: 676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.85 : 981.90 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.85/981.90 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.85x = 981.90 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.85x = 481,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,537.26/711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.46

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