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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 974.44 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 974.44 and 431.12 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 974.44 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/974.44 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 974.44 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 420,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,100.57/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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