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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 976.32 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 976.32 and 326.16 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 976.32 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/976.32 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 976.32 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 318,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,436.53/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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