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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.52 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.52 and 327.80 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.52 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.52 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.52 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 231,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,925.06/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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