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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 975.12 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 975.12 and 320.98 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 975.12 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/975.12 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 975.12 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 312,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,994.02/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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