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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 977.97 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 977.97 and 323.35 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 977.97 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/977.97 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 977.97 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 316,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,224.98/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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