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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 976.82 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 976.82 and 327.16 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 976.82 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/976.82 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 976.82 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 319,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,576.43/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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