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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 996.96 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 996.96 and 489.68 is: 675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 996.96 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/996.96 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 996.96 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 488,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,191.37/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.79

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