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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 491.73 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 491.73 and 312.07 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 491.73 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/491.73 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 491.73 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 153,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,454.18/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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