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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 579.18 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 579.18 and 327.48 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 579.18 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/579.18 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 579.18 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 189,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,669.87/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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