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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 990.59 and 496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 990.59 and 496.79 is: 685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 990.59 = 496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/990.59 = 496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 990.59 × 496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 492,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,115.21/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.47

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