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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 900.24 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 900.24 and 497.12 is: 685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 900.24 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/900.24 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 900.24 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 447,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,527.31/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.72

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