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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 974.60 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 974.60 and 496.88 is: 744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 974.60 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/974.60 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 974.60 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 484,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,259.25/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.24

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