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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 976.05 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 976.05 and 325.82 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 976.05 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/976.05 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 976.05 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 318,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,019.05/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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