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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 975.77 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 975.77 and 217.65 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 975.77 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/975.77 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 975.77 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 212,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,375.25/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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