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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 974.59 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 974.59 and 406.59 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 974.59 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/974.59 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 974.59 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 396,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,257.53/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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