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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 978 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 978 and 327.12 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 978 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/978 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 978 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 319,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,923.36/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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