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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 978.12 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 978.12 and 327.63 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 978.12 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/978.12 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 978.12 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 320,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,461.46/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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