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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.51, 686.69 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.51, 686.69 and 327.64 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.51 : 686.69 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.51/686.69 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.51x = 686.69 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.51x = 224,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,987.11/457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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