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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.17, 976.88 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.17, 976.88 and 407.17 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.17 : 976.88 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.17/976.88 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.17x = 976.88 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.17x = 397,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,756.23/650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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