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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 695.76 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 695.76 and 327.32 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 695.76 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/695.76 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 695.76 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 227,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,736.16/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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