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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 695.89 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 695.89 and 327.56 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 695.89 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/695.89 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 695.89 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 227,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,947.04/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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