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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 976.94 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 976.94 and 326.74 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 976.94 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/976.94 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 976.94 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 319,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,203.74/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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