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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 974.40 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 974.40 and 325.28 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 974.40 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/974.40 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 974.40 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 316,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,952.83/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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