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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 975.62 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 975.62 and 217.63 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 975.62 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/975.62 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 975.62 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 212,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,319.30/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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