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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 632.12 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 632.12 and 327.39 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 632.12 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/632.12 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 632.12 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 206,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,948.13/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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