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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 491.63 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 491.63 and 307.05 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 491.63 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/491.63 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 491.63 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 150,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,951.61/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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