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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.48, 986.92 and 491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.48, 986.92 and 491.31 is: 677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.48 : 986.92 = 491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.48/986.92 = 491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.48x = 986.92 × 491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.48x = 484,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,882.44/715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.70

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