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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 975.67 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 975.67 and 326.46 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 975.67 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/975.67 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 975.67 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 318,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,517.23/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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