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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 998.42 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 998.42 and 490.54 is: 677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 998.42 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/998.42 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 998.42 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 489,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,764.95/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.14

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