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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 988.18 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 988.18 and 494.52 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 988.18 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/988.18 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 988.18 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 488,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,674.77/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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