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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.32 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.32 and 390.96 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.32 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.32 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.32 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 381,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,702.07/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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