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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.89, 988.34 and 492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.89, 988.34 and 492.15 is: 679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.89 : 988.34 = 492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.89/988.34 = 492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.89x = 988.34 × 492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.89x = 486,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,409.07/715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.45

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