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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 997.50 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 997.50 and 490.68 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 997.50 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/997.50 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 997.50 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 489,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,453.30/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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