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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.77, 977.53 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.77, 977.53 and 322.60 is: 483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.77 : 977.53 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.77/977.53 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.77x = 977.53 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.77x = 315,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,349.14/651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.84

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