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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 976.92 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 976.92 and 489.39 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 976.92 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/976.92 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 976.92 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 478,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,094.88/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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