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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.45 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.45 and 325.54 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.45 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.45 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.45 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 317,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,543.12/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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