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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 975.65 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 975.65 and 217.69 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 975.65 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/975.65 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 975.65 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 212,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,385.72/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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