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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 973.65 and 406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 973.65 and 406.30 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 973.65 = 406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/973.65 = 406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 973.65 × 406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 395,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,594.00/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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