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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 696.54 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 696.54 and 327.29 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 696.54 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/696.54 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 696.54 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 227,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,967.09/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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