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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.64, 980.64 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.64, 980.64 and 499.72 is: 749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.64 : 980.64 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.64/980.64 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.64x = 980.64 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.64x = 490,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,045.42/653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.72

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