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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 976.38 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 976.38 and 496.86 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 976.38 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/976.38 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 976.38 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 485,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,124.17/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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