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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 979.38 and 489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 979.38 and 489.72 is: 734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 979.38 = 489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/979.38 = 489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 979.38 × 489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 479,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,621.97/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.99

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