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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.97, 976.77 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.97, 976.77 and 325.56 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.97 : 976.77 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.97/976.77 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.97x = 976.77 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.97x = 317,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,997.24/649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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