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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 974.63 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 974.63 and 325.82 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 974.63 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/974.63 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 974.63 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 317,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,557.20/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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