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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 985.14 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 985.14 and 493.36 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 985.14 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/985.14 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 985.14 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 486,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,028.67/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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