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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 976.62 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 976.62 and 326.22 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 976.62 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/976.62 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 976.62 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 318,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,592.98/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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