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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.23, 988.43 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.23, 988.43 and 495.78 is: 683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.23 : 988.43 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.23/988.43 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.23x = 988.43 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.23x = 490,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,041.35/717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.25

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