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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 982.08 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 982.08 and 480.96 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 982.08 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/982.08 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 982.08 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 472,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,341.20/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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