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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 653.07 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 653.07 and 327.14 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 653.07 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/653.07 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 653.07 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 213,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,645.32/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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