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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 645.22 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 645.22 and 327.91 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 645.22 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/645.22 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 645.22 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 211,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574.09/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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