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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 984.42 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 984.42 and 492.66 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 984.42 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/984.42 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 984.42 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 484,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,984.36/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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