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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 978.46 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 978.46 and 327.70 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 978.46 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/978.46 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 978.46 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 320,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,641.34/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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