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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 975.93 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 975.93 and 260.34 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 975.93 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/975.93 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 975.93 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 254,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,073.62/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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