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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 976.05 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 976.05 and 327.15 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 976.05 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/976.05 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 976.05 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 319,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,314.76/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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