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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 976.41 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 976.41 and 326.49 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 976.41 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/976.41 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 976.41 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 318,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,788.10/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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