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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 976.12 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 976.12 and 433.94 is: 651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 976.12 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/976.12 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 976.12 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 423,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,577.51/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.06

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