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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 997.74 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 997.74 and 490.26 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 997.74 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/997.74 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 997.74 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 489,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,152.01/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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