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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 686.27 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 686.27 and 327.21 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 686.27 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/686.27 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 686.27 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 224,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,552.65/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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