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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 975.09 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 975.09 and 217.07 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 975.09 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/975.09 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 975.09 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 211,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,662.79/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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