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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 975.96 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 975.96 and 217.69 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 975.96 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/975.96 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 975.96 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 212,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,454.29/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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