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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.33, 970.56 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.33, 970.56 and 494.82 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.33 : 970.56 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.33/970.56 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.33x = 970.56 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.33x = 480,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,252.50/648.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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