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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 452.37 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 452.37 and 323.95 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 452.37 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/452.37 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 452.37 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 146,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,545.26/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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