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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 977.34 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 977.34 and 326.90 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 977.34 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/977.34 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 977.34 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 319,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,492.45/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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