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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 975.33 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 975.33 and 325.41 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 975.33 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/975.33 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 975.33 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 317,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,382.14/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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