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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 973.89 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 973.89 and 325.74 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 973.89 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/973.89 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 973.89 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 317,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,234.93/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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