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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561.75 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561.75 and 327.70 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561.75 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561.75 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561.75 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 184,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,082.67/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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