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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 977.46 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 977.46 and 327.01 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 977.46 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/977.46 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 977.46 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 319,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,639.19/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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