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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 976.76 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 976.76 and 498.24 is: 747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 976.76 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/976.76 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 976.76 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 486,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,660.90/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.19

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