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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 976.38 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 976.38 and 326.07 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 976.38 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/976.38 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 976.38 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 318,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,368.23/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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