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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 975.85 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 975.85 and 326.12 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 975.85 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/975.85 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 975.85 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 318,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,238.51/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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