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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 491.61 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 491.61 and 289.82 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 491.61 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/491.61 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 491.61 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 142,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,479.64/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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