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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 978.51 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 978.51 and 327.53 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 978.51 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/978.51 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 978.51 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 320,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,486.49/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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