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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 490.58 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 490.58 and 323 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 490.58 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/490.58 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 490.58 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 158,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,457.34/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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