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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.66 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.66 and 239.49 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.66 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.66 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.66 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 233,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,660.81/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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