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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.54 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.54 and 327.16 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.54 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.54 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.54 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 227,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,552.87/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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