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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.69, 975.47 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.69, 975.47 and 239.61 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.69 : 975.47 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.69/975.47 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.69x = 975.47 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.69x = 233,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,731.17/650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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