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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.15, 977.61 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.15, 977.61 and 327.14 is: 490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.15 : 977.61 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.15/977.61 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.15x = 977.61 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.15x = 319,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,810.45/652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.40

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