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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 697.30 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 697.30 and 327.72 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 697.30 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/697.30 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 697.30 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 228,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,519.16/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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