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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.33 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.33 and 326.79 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.33 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.33 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.33 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 319,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,381.67/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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