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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 653.40 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 653.40 and 327.44 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 653.40 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/653.40 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 653.40 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 213,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,949.30/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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