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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.59, 986.04 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.59, 986.04 and 494.46 is: 681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.59 : 986.04 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.59/986.04 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.59x = 986.04 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.59x = 487,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,557.34/715.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.34

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