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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 988.44 and 495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 988.44 and 495.93 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 988.44 = 495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/988.44 = 495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 988.44 × 495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 490,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,198.90/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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