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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 990.63 and 496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 990.63 and 496.94 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 990.63 = 496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/990.63 = 496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 990.63 × 496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 492,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,278.72/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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