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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 684.72 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 684.72 and 327.69 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 684.72 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/684.72 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 684.72 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 224,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,374.26/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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