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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 974.93 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 974.93 and 326.14 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 974.93 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/974.93 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 974.93 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 317,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,963.67/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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