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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 978.65 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 978.65 and 327.72 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 978.65 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/978.65 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 978.65 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 320,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,723.99/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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