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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 975 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 975 and 325.12 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 975 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/975 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 975 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 316,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,992/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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