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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 989.20 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 989.20 and 496.24 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 989.20 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/989.20 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 989.20 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 490,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,880.61/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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