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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 977.40 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 977.40 and 327 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 977.40 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/977.40 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 977.40 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 319,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,609.80/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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