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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.91, 975.47 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.91, 975.47 and 325.50 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.91 : 975.47 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.91/975.47 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.91x = 975.47 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.91x = 317,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,513.86/649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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