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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 974.37 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 974.37 and 325.58 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 974.37 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/974.37 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 974.37 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 317,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,235.38/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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