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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.76, 998.22 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.76, 998.22 and 489.48 is: 676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.76 : 998.22 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.76/998.22 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.76x = 998.22 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.76x = 488,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,608.73/722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.03

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