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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 974.66 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 974.66 and 217.04 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 974.66 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/974.66 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 974.66 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 211,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,534.25/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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