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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 974.97 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 974.97 and 325.49 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 974.97 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/974.97 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 974.97 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 317,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,338.11/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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