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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 696.41 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 696.41 and 327.16 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 696.41 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/696.41 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 696.41 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 227,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,837.50/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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