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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.11 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.11 and 217.93 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.11 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.11 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.11 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 212,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,723.65/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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