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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 975.66 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 975.66 and 217.62 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 975.66 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/975.66 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 975.66 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 212,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,323.13/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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