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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 977.36 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 977.36 and 326.69 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 977.36 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/977.36 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 977.36 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 319,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,292.10/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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