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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 976.16 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 976.16 and 326.07 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 976.16 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/976.16 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 976.16 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 318,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,294.86/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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