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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 982.02 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 982.02 and 491.32 is: 677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 982.02 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/982.02 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 982.02 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 482,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,486.07/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.65

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