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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 980.81 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 980.81 and 499.77 is: 749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 980.81 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/980.81 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 980.81 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 490,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,176.91/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.11

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