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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 709.20 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 709.20 and 327.45 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 709.20 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/709.20 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 709.20 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 232,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227.54/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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