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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.51, 696.88 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.51, 696.88 and 327.82 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.51 : 696.88 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.51/696.88 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.51x = 696.88 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.51x = 228,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,449.56/464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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