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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 988.14 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 988.14 and 495.52 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 988.14 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/988.14 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 988.14 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 489,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,643.13/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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