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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 685.85 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 685.85 and 327.38 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 685.85 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/685.85 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 685.85 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 224,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,528.51/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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