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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.84 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.84 and 327.22 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.84 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.84 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.84 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 319,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,968.80/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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