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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 978.61 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 978.61 and 327.44 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 978.61 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/978.61 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 978.61 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 320,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,436.06/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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