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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 645.92 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 645.92 and 327.44 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 645.92 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/645.92 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 645.92 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 211,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,500.04/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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