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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 974.13 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 974.13 and 402.74 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 974.13 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/974.13 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 974.13 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 392,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,321.12/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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