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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.77, 976.15 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.77, 976.15 and 326.14 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.77 : 976.15 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.77/976.15 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.77x = 976.15 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.77x = 318,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,356.68/650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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