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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 975.71 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 975.71 and 326.07 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 975.71 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/975.71 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 975.71 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 318,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,148.13/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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