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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 990.72 and 494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 990.72 and 494.37 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 990.72 = 494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/990.72 = 494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 990.72 × 494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 489,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,782.25/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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