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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 974.90 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 974.90 and 217.13 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 974.90 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/974.90 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 974.90 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 211,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,674.08/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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