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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 977.55 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 977.55 and 328.15 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 977.55 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/977.55 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 977.55 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 320,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,783.03/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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