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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.33, 984.24 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.33, 984.24 and 492.84 is: 679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.33 : 984.24 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.33/984.24 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.33x = 984.24 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.33x = 485,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,072.84/714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.06

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