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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 644.22 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 644.22 and 327.29 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 644.22 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/644.22 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 644.22 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 210,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,843.54/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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