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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.62, 978.93 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.62, 978.93 and 327.91 is: 491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.62 : 978.93 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.62/978.93 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.62x = 978.93 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.62x = 321,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,000.94/652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.87

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