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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 976.93 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 976.93 and 326.58 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 976.93 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/976.93 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 976.93 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 319,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,042.54/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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