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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 998.42 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 998.42 and 490.92 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 998.42 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/998.42 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 998.42 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 490,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,144.35/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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