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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 975.51 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 975.51 and 325.63 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 975.51 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/975.51 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 975.51 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 317,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,648.82/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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