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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.83, 986.64 and 494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.83, 986.64 and 494.29 is: 681.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.83 : 986.64 = 494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.83/986.64 = 494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.83x = 986.64 × 494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.83x = 487,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,686.29/715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.29

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