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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 987.58 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 987.58 and 491.94 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 987.58 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/987.58 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 987.58 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 485,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,830.11/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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