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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 977.40 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 977.40 and 326.70 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 977.40 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/977.40 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 977.40 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 319,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,316.58/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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