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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.09, 975.62 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.09, 975.62 and 406.78 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.09 : 975.62 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.09/975.62 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.09x = 975.62 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.09x = 396,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,861.28/650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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