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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.23, 981.52 and 490.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.23, 981.52 and 490.78 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.23 : 981.52 = 490.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.23/981.52 = 490.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.23x = 981.52 × 490.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.23x = 481,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,710.39/712.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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