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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 974.52 and 326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 974.52 and 326.09 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 974.52 = 326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/974.52 = 326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 974.52 × 326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 317,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,781.23/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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