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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 973.92 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 973.92 and 325.36 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 973.92 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/973.92 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 973.92 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 316,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,874.61/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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