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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 976.44 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 976.44 and 497.68 is: 745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 976.44 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/976.44 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 976.44 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 485,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,954.66/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.05

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