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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.98, 988.08 and 495.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.98, 988.08 and 495.53 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.98 : 988.08 = 495.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.98/988.08 = 495.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.98x = 988.08 × 495.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.98x = 489,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,623.28/716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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