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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 976.18 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 976.18 and 325.64 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 976.18 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/976.18 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 976.18 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 317,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,883.26/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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