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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.83 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.83 and 498.75 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.83 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.83 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.83 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 488,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,188.97/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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