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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 975.96 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 975.96 and 217.79 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 975.96 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/975.96 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 975.96 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 212,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,554.33/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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