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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 973.54 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 973.54 and 496.84 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 973.54 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/973.54 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 973.54 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 483,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,693.61/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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