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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.90, 978.74 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.90, 978.74 and 327.96 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.90 : 978.74 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.90/978.74 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.90x = 978.74 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.90x = 320,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,987.57/652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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