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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.61 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.61 and 327.06 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.61 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.61 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.61 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 218,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,675.59/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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