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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.40, 999.51 and 488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.40, 999.51 and 488.79 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.40 : 999.51 = 488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.40/999.51 = 488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.40x = 999.51 × 488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.40x = 488,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,546.77/724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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