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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 975.33 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 975.33 and 326.15 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 975.33 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/975.33 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 975.33 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 318,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,103.88/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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