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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 973.62 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 973.62 and 406.22 is: 608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 973.62 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/973.62 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 973.62 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 395,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,503.92/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.47

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