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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 998.64 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 998.64 and 491.12 is: 677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 998.64 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/998.64 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 998.64 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 490,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,452.08/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.79

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