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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 644.94 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 644.94 and 327.71 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 644.94 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/644.94 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 644.94 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 211,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,354.90/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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