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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.91 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.91 and 322.82 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.91 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.91 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.91 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 158,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,798.39/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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