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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 645.48 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 645.48 and 327.72 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 645.48 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/645.48 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 645.48 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 211,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,536.71/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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