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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.61, 979.73 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.61, 979.73 and 499.20 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.61 : 979.73 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.61/979.73 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.61x = 979.73 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.61x = 489,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,078.72/653.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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