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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 974.88 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 974.88 and 419.34 is: 628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 974.88 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/974.88 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 974.88 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 408,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,806.18/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.34

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