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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 696.79 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 696.79 and 327.41 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 696.79 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/696.79 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 696.79 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 228,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,134.38/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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