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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 977.48 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 977.48 and 327.25 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 977.48 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/977.48 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 977.48 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 319,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,880.33/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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