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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 976.62 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 976.62 and 326.73 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 976.62 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/976.62 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 976.62 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 319,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,091.05/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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