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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 489.87 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 489.87 and 307.94 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 489.87 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/489.87 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 489.87 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 150,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,848.12/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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