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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 998.46 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 998.46 and 490.50 is: 677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 998.46 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/998.46 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 998.46 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 489,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,744.63/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.03

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