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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 452.70 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 452.70 and 327.70 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 452.70 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/452.70 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 452.70 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 148,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,349.79/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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