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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 974.49 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 974.49 and 406.02 is: 608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 974.49 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/974.49 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 974.49 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 395,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,662.43/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.70

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