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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 645.12 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 645.12 and 327.66 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 645.12 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/645.12 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 645.12 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 211,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,380.02/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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