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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 975.70 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 975.70 and 326.40 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 975.70 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/975.70 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 975.70 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 318,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,468.48/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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