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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 989.82 and 496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 989.82 and 496.13 is: 684.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 989.82 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/989.82 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 989.82 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 491,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,074.45/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.27

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