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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 975.96 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 975.96 and 217.77 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 975.96 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/975.96 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 975.96 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 212,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,534.81/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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