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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 991.38 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 991.38 and 494.69 is: 682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 991.38 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/991.38 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 991.38 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 490,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,420.82/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.22

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