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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 641.70 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 641.70 and 327.24 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 641.70 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/641.70 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 641.70 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 209,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,989.91/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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