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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.80, 978.70 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.80, 978.70 and 328.40 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.80 : 978.70 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.80/978.70 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.80x = 978.70 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.80x = 321,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,405.08/652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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