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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 989.44 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 989.44 and 495.56 is: 683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 989.44 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/989.44 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 989.44 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 490,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,326.89/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.90

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