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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.54, 977.93 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.54, 977.93 and 328.14 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.54 : 977.93 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.54/977.93 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.54x = 977.93 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.54x = 320,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,897.95/652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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