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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 975.54 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 975.54 and 239.46 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 975.54 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/975.54 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 975.54 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 233,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,600.05/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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