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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 977.16 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 977.16 and 326.62 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 977.16 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/977.16 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 977.16 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 319,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,160.00/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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