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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 668.43 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 668.43 and 327.26 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 668.43 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/668.43 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 668.43 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 218,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,747.39/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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