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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 978.65 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 978.65 and 327.66 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 978.65 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/978.65 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 978.65 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 320,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,662.82/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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