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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 978.62 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 978.62 and 327.86 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 978.62 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/978.62 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 978.62 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 320,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,850.35/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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