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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 976.24 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 976.24 and 217.82 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 976.24 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/976.24 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 976.24 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 212,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,644.60/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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