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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 976.44 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 976.44 and 326.08 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 976.44 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/976.44 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 976.44 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 318,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,397.56/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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