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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 645.48 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 645.48 and 327.60 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 645.48 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/645.48 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 645.48 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 211,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,459.25/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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