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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 974.92 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 974.92 and 406.41 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 974.92 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/974.92 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 974.92 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 396,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,217.24/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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