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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.53, 999.17 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.53, 999.17 and 488.52 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.53 : 999.17 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.53/999.17 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.53x = 999.17 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.53x = 488,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,114.53/724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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