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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.77, 976.81 and 497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.77, 976.81 and 497.13 is: 745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.77 : 976.81 = 497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.77/976.81 = 497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.77x = 976.81 × 497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.77x = 485,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,599.07/651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.05

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