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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 996.36 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 996.36 and 488.96 is: 674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 996.36 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/996.36 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 996.36 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 487,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,180.19/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.91

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