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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 975.05 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 975.05 and 321.12 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 975.05 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/975.05 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 975.05 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 313,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,108.06/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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