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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 974.99 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 974.99 and 321.23 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 974.99 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/974.99 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 974.99 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 313,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,191.97/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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