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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 987.39 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 987.39 and 495.03 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 987.39 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/987.39 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 987.39 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 488,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,787.67/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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