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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 974.38 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 974.38 and 406.36 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 974.38 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/974.38 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 974.38 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 395,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,949.06/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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