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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 976.80 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 976.80 and 326.24 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 976.80 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/976.80 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 976.80 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 318,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,671.23/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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