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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.33, 975.56 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.33, 975.56 and 325.79 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.33 : 975.56 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.33/975.56 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.33x = 975.56 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.33x = 317,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,821.19/650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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