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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 451.32 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 451.32 and 326.70 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 451.32 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/451.32 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 451.32 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 147,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,446.24/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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