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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 974.16 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 974.16 and 495.81 is: 742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 974.16 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/974.16 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 974.16 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 482,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,998.27/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.48

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