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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 997.80 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 997.80 and 490.08 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 997.80 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/997.80 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 997.80 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 489,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,001.82/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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