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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 977.71 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 977.71 and 327.20 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 977.71 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/977.71 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 977.71 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 319,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,901.82/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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