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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 977.44 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 977.44 and 326.88 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 977.44 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/977.44 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 977.44 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 319,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,505.59/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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