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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 973.95 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 973.95 and 497.07 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 973.95 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/973.95 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 973.95 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 484,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,121.33/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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