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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 976.03 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 976.03 and 260.86 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 976.03 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/976.03 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 976.03 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 254,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,607.19/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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