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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 977.67 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 977.67 and 327.24 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 977.67 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/977.67 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 977.67 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 319,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,932.73/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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