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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 975.78 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 975.78 and 407.57 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 975.78 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/975.78 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 975.78 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 397,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,693.78/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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