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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.85, 999.98 and 488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.85, 999.98 and 488.95 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.85 : 999.98 = 488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.85/999.98 = 488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.85x = 999.98 × 488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.85x = 488,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,941.44/724.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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