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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 986.26 and 490.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 986.26 and 490.65 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 986.26 = 490.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/986.26 = 490.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 986.26 × 490.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 483,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,908.28/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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