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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 987.18 and 494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 987.18 and 494.66 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 987.18 = 494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/987.18 = 494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 987.18 × 494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 488,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,318.46/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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