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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 974.85 and 404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 974.85 and 404.11 is: 605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 974.85 = 404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/974.85 = 404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 974.85 × 404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 393,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,941.76/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.28

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