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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 975.90 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 975.90 and 325.74 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 975.90 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/975.90 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 975.90 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 317,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,889.67/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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