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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 975.23 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 975.23 and 239.54 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 975.23 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/975.23 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 975.23 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 233,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,611.00/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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