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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 978.10 and 490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 978.10 and 490.79 is: 735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 978.10 = 490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/978.10 = 490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 978.10 × 490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 480,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,041.70/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.21

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