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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.30 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.30 and 327.51 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.30 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.30 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.30 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 236,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,887.98/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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