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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 977.40 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 977.40 and 326.94 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 977.40 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/977.40 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 977.40 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 319,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,551.16/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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