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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 668.69 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 668.69 and 327.16 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 668.69 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/668.69 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 668.69 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 218,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,768.62/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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