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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.60 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.60 and 327.44 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.60 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.60 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.60 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 227,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,439.82/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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