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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 983.04 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 983.04 and 488.24 is: 673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 983.04 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/983.04 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 983.04 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 479,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,959.45/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.93

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