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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 491.63 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 491.63 and 302.46 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 491.63 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/491.63 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 491.63 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 148,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,696.90/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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