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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.41, 976.20 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.41, 976.20 and 325.96 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.41 : 976.20 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.41/976.20 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.41x = 976.20 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.41x = 318,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,202.15/650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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