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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 490.62 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 490.62 and 284.68 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 490.62 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/490.62 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 490.62 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 139,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,669.70/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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