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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 976.14 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 976.14 and 406.85 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 976.14 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/976.14 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 976.14 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 397,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,137.68/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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