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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 972.56 and 405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 972.56 and 405.38 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 972.56 = 405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/972.56 = 405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 972.56 × 405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 394,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,256.37/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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