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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 978.84 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 978.84 and 327.85 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 978.84 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/978.84 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 978.84 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 320,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,910.25/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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