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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 976.53 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 976.53 and 326.32 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 976.53 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/976.53 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 976.53 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 318,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,661.27/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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