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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 974.73 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 974.73 and 216.98 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 974.73 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/974.73 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 974.73 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 211,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,496.92/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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