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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 975 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 975 and 217.18 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 975 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/975 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 975 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 211,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,750.50/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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