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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 997.68 and 486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 997.68 and 486.92 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 997.68 = 486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/997.68 = 486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 997.68 × 486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 485,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,790.35/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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