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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 976.08 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 976.08 and 205.94 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 976.08 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/976.08 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 976.08 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 201,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,013.92/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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