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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 989.56 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 989.56 and 495.52 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 989.56 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/989.56 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 989.56 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 490,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,346.77/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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