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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 980.18 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 980.18 and 499.38 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 980.18 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/980.18 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 980.18 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 489,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,482.29/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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