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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 977.58 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 977.58 and 327.64 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 977.58 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/977.58 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 977.58 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 320,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,294.31/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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