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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 983.04 and 491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 983.04 and 491.66 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 983.04 = 491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/983.04 = 491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 983.04 × 491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 483,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,321.45/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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