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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 976.35 and 496.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 976.35 and 496.95 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 976.35 = 496.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/976.35 = 496.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 976.35 × 496.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 485,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,197.13/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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