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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.53, 991.33 and 497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.53, 991.33 and 497.61 is: 687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.53 : 991.33 = 497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.53/991.33 = 497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.53x = 991.33 × 497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.53x = 493,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,294.48/717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.49

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