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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 978.11 and 499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 978.11 and 499.84 is: 749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 978.11 = 499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/978.11 = 499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 978.11 × 499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 488,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,897.31/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.86

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