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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.09 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.09 and 314.68 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.09 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.09 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.09 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 154,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,221.52/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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