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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 974.98 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 974.98 and 217.04 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 974.98 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/974.98 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 974.98 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 211,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,608.57/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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