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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.85 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.85 and 403.86 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.85 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.85 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.85 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 394,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,106.78/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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