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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.77, 683.38 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.77, 683.38 and 327.25 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.77 : 683.38 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.77/683.38 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.77x = 683.38 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.77x = 223,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,636.11/455.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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