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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 973.90 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 973.90 and 406 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 973.90 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/973.90 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 973.90 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 395,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,403.40/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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