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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 976.41 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 976.41 and 317.04 is: 475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 976.41 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/976.41 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 976.41 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 309,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,556.14/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.69

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