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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 976.42 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 976.42 and 321.66 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 976.42 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/976.42 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 976.42 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 314,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,075.26/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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