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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 995.58 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 995.58 and 488.76 is: 674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 995.58 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/995.58 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 995.58 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 486,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,599.68/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.60

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