Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 673.26 and 327.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448.60, 673.26 and 327.32 is: 491.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448.60 : 673.26 = 327.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448.60/673.26 = 327.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448.60x = 673.26 × 327.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448.60x = 220,371.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,371.46/448.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.24
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