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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 977.37 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 977.37 and 327.13 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 977.37 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/977.37 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 977.37 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 319,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,727.05/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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