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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 976.07 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 976.07 and 406.90 is: 610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 976.07 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/976.07 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 976.07 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 397,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,162.83/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.54

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