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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 975.54 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 975.54 and 394.12 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 975.54 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/975.54 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 975.54 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 384,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,479.82/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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