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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.55, 976.83 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.55, 976.83 and 327.15 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.55 : 976.83 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.55/976.83 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.55x = 976.83 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.55x = 319,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,569.93/651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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