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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 994.14 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 994.14 and 487.68 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 994.14 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/994.14 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 994.14 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 484,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,822.20/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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