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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 976.44 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 976.44 and 432.98 is: 649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 976.44 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/976.44 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 976.44 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 422,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,778.99/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.47

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