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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 974.43 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 974.43 and 390.15 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 974.43 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/974.43 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 974.43 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 380,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,173.86/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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