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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 989.84 and 496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 989.84 and 496.31 is: 684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 989.84 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/989.84 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 989.84 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 491,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,263.78/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.36

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