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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 976.32 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 976.32 and 325.68 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 976.32 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/976.32 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 976.32 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 317,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,967.90/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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