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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 976.46 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 976.46 and 435.60 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 976.46 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/976.46 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 976.46 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 425,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,343.80/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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