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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 697.43 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 697.43 and 327.66 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 697.43 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/697.43 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 697.43 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 228,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,519.91/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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