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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 975.35 and 217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 975.35 and 217.29 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 975.35 = 217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/975.35 = 217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 975.35 × 217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 211,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,934.34/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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