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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.38 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.38 and 327.90 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.38 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.38 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.38 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 228,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,670.90/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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