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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 975.69 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 975.69 and 326.64 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 975.69 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/975.69 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 975.69 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 318,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,699.38/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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