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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 684.12 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 684.12 and 327.68 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 684.12 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/684.12 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 684.12 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 224,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,172.44/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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