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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 998.91 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 998.91 and 490.74 is: 677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 998.91 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/998.91 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 998.91 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 490,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,205.09/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.06

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