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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.73, 976.25 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.73, 976.25 and 217.88 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.73 : 976.25 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.73/976.25 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.73x = 976.25 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.73x = 212,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,699.38/650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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