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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 696.72 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 696.72 and 327.72 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 696.72 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/696.72 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 696.72 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 228,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,329.08/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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