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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 978.06 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 978.06 and 328.30 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 978.06 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/978.06 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 978.06 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 321,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,097.10/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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