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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.18 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.18 and 325.74 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.18 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.18 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.18 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 317,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,655.13/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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