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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 976.86 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 976.86 and 326.63 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 976.86 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/976.86 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 976.86 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 319,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,074.22/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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