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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.47, 975.71 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.47, 975.71 and 239.43 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.47 : 975.71 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.47/975.71 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.47x = 975.71 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.47x = 233,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,614.25/650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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