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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 988.74 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 988.74 and 484.56 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 988.74 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/988.74 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 988.74 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 479,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,103.85/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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