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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 975.36 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 975.36 and 321.44 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 975.36 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/975.36 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 975.36 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 313,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,519.72/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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