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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 976.05 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 976.05 and 260.63 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 976.05 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/976.05 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 976.05 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 254,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,387.91/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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