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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.50 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.50 and 326.40 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.50 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.50 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.50 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 318,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,729.60/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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