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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 990.68 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 990.68 and 497.52 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 990.68 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/990.68 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 990.68 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 492,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,883.11/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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