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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.66, 985.95 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.66, 985.95 and 493.62 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.66 : 985.95 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.66/985.95 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.66x = 985.95 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.66x = 486,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,684.64/714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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