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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 997.92 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 997.92 and 490.56 is: 676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 997.92 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/997.92 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 997.92 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 489,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,539.64/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.31

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