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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 491.29 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 491.29 and 310.73 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 491.29 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/491.29 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 491.29 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 152,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,658.99/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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