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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 977.02 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 977.02 and 326.52 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 977.02 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/977.02 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 977.02 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 319,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,016.57/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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