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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.76, 995.84 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.76, 995.84 and 488.96 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.76 : 995.84 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.76/995.84 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.76x = 995.84 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.76x = 486,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,925.93/721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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