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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 991.62 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 991.62 and 498.26 is: 687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 991.62 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/991.62 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 991.62 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 494,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,084.58/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.03

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