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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 900.80 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 900.80 and 497.60 is: 686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 900.80 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/900.80 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 900.80 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 448,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,238.08/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.81

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