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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.12 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.12 and 325.46 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.12 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.12 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.12 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 159,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.46/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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