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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.95, 975.74 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.95, 975.74 and 404.15 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.95 : 975.74 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.95/975.74 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.95x = 975.74 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.95x = 394,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,348.01/650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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