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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 977.16 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 977.16 and 327.38 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 977.16 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/977.16 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 977.16 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 319,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,902.64/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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