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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 975.87 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 975.87 and 217.66 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 975.87 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/975.87 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 975.87 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 212,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,407.86/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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