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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 974.99 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 974.99 and 406.27 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 974.99 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/974.99 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 974.99 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 396,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,103.65/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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