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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 988.92 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 988.92 and 496.32 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 988.92 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/988.92 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 988.92 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 490,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,820.77/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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