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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 982.98 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 982.98 and 488.22 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 982.98 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/982.98 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 982.98 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 479,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,910.50/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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