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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 976.23 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 976.23 and 239.73 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 976.23 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/976.23 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 976.23 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 234,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,035.52/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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