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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 988.44 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 988.44 and 495.60 is: 683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 988.44 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/988.44 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 988.44 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 489,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,870.86/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.57

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