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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 976.50 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 976.50 and 488.70 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 976.50 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/976.50 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 976.50 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 477,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,215.55/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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