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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.90, 972.50 and 494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.90, 972.50 and 494.25 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.90 : 972.50 = 494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.90/972.50 = 494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.90x = 972.50 × 494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.90x = 480,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,655.65/648.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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