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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 974.88 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 974.88 and 393.84 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 974.88 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/974.88 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 974.88 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 383,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,946.74/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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