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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.69, 976.03 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.69, 976.03 and 217.84 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.69 : 976.03 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.69/976.03 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.69x = 976.03 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.69x = 212,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,618.38/650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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