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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.31, 986.67 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.31, 986.67 and 492.88 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.31 : 986.67 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.31/986.67 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.31x = 986.67 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.31x = 486,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,309.91/714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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