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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 975.76 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 975.76 and 211.70 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 975.76 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/975.76 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 975.76 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 206,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,568.39/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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