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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 976.29 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 976.29 and 407.08 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 976.29 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/976.29 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 976.29 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 397,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,428.13/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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