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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 644.28 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 644.28 and 327.04 is: 450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 644.28 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/644.28 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 644.28 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 210,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,705.33/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.84

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