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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 977.92 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 977.92 and 498.88 is: 747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 977.92 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/977.92 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 977.92 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 487,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,864.73/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.34

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