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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 974.88 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 974.88 and 406.59 is: 609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 974.88 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/974.88 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 974.88 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 396,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,376.46/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.43

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