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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 976.61 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 976.61 and 326.19 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 976.61 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/976.61 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 976.61 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 318,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,558.78/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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