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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 996.48 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 996.48 and 486.72 is: 671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 996.48 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/996.48 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 996.48 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 485,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,006.75/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.22

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