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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.61, 653.18 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.61, 653.18 and 327.17 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.61 : 653.18 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.61/653.18 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.61x = 653.18 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.61x = 213,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,700.90/435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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