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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 979.84 and 490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 979.84 and 490.40 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 979.84 = 490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/979.84 = 490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 979.84 × 490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 480,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,513.54/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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