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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.87, 978.39 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.87, 978.39 and 490.45 is: 734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.87 : 978.39 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.87/978.39 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.87x = 978.39 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.87x = 479,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,851.38/652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.99

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