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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.99, 976.76 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.99, 976.76 and 322.54 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.99 : 976.76 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.99/976.76 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.99x = 976.76 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.99x = 315,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,042.56/651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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