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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 975.93 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 975.93 and 217.86 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 975.93 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/975.93 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 975.93 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 212,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,616.11/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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