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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 991.04 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 991.04 and 497.48 is: 686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 991.04 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/991.04 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 991.04 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 493,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,015.14/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.20

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