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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 978.90 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 978.90 and 327.94 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 978.90 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/978.90 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 978.90 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 321,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,020.47/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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