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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 975.64 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 975.64 and 390.50 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 975.64 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/975.64 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 975.64 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 380,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,987.42/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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