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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 975.66 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 975.66 and 496.81 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 975.66 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/975.66 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 975.66 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 484,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,717.64/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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