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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 644.61 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 644.61 and 327.29 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 644.61 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/644.61 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 644.61 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 210,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,972.41/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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