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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 975.12 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 975.12 and 407.52 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 975.12 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/975.12 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 975.12 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 397,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,380.90/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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