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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 976.62 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 976.62 and 488.20 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 976.62 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/976.62 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 976.62 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 476,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,785.88/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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