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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 654.83 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 654.83 and 327.12 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 654.83 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/654.83 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 654.83 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 214,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,210.45/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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