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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.60 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.60 and 327.04 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.60 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.60 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.60 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 319,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,714.30/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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