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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.22 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.22 and 327.03 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.22 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.22 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.22 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 227,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,685.31/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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