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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 977.94 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 977.94 and 327.32 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 977.94 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/977.94 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 977.94 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 320,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,099.32/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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