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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 974.71 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 974.71 and 393.50 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 974.71 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/974.71 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 974.71 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 383,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,548.39/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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