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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 974.62 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 974.62 and 389.48 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 974.62 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/974.62 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 974.62 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 379,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,595.00/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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