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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 976.56 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 976.56 and 326.28 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 976.56 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/976.56 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 976.56 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 318,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,632.00/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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