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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 966.53 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 966.53 and 498.56 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 966.53 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/966.53 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 966.53 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 481,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,869.61/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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