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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 976.96 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 976.96 and 326.64 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 976.96 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/976.96 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 976.96 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 319,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,114.21/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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