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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 491.49 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 491.49 and 314.91 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 491.49 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/491.49 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 491.49 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 154,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,775.12/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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