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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 977.82 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 977.82 and 323.16 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 977.82 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/977.82 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 977.82 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 315,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,992.31/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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