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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 973.72 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 973.72 and 320.55 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 973.72 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/973.72 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 973.72 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 312,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,125.95/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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