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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 674.80 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 674.80 and 327.96 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 674.80 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/674.80 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 674.80 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 221,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,306.59/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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