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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 975.78 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 975.78 and 419.22 is: 628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 975.78 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/975.78 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 975.78 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 409,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,066.49/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.91

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