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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.30, 707.49 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.30, 707.49 and 327.93 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.30 : 707.49 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.30/707.49 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.30x = 707.49 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.30x = 232,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,007.20/471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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