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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 991.68 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 991.68 and 498.24 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 991.68 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/991.68 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 991.68 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 494,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,094.64/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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