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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 978.46 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 978.46 and 323.32 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 978.46 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/978.46 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 978.46 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 316,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,355.69/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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