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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 977.99 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 977.99 and 327.40 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 977.99 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/977.99 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 977.99 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 320,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,189.84/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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