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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 976.96 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 976.96 and 391.49 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 976.96 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/976.96 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 976.96 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 382,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,464.21/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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