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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 975.45 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 975.45 and 321.32 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 975.45 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/975.45 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 975.45 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 313,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,431.59/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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