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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.75 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.75 and 325.90 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.75 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.75 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.75 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 317,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,996.93/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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