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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.83 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.83 and 325.71 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.83 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.83 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.83 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 317,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,835.96/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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