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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 977.85 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 977.85 and 323.04 is: 484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 977.85 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/977.85 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 977.85 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 315,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,884.66/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.71

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