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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 652.29 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 652.29 and 327.14 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 652.29 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/652.29 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 652.29 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 213,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,388.11/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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