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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.85, 977.74 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.85, 977.74 and 326.97 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.85 : 977.74 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.85/977.74 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.85x = 977.74 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.85x = 319,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,690.83/651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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