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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 977.40 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 977.40 and 326.76 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 977.40 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/977.40 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 977.40 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 319,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,375.22/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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