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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.39 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.39 and 211.97 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.39 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.39 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.39 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 206,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,965.39/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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