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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.58 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.58 and 498.45 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.58 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.58 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.58 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 487,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,274.75/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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