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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 976.38 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 976.38 and 326.18 is: 489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 976.38 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/976.38 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 976.38 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 318,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,475.63/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.56

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