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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 974.97 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 974.97 and 488.40 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 974.97 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/974.97 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 974.97 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 476,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,171.69/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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