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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.83, 653.13 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.83, 653.13 and 327.49 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.83 : 653.13 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.83/653.13 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.83x = 653.13 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.83x = 213,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,891.91/435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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