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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 977.60 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 977.60 and 326.80 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 977.60 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/977.60 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 977.60 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 319,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,479.68/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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