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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 975.65 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 975.65 and 217.89 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 975.65 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/975.65 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 975.65 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 212,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,583.29/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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