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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 489.83 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 489.83 and 301.73 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 489.83 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/489.83 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 489.83 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 147,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,796.12/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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