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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 977.28 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 977.28 and 327.16 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 977.28 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/977.28 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 977.28 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 319,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,726.92/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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