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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.70, 680.18 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.70, 680.18 and 327.19 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.70 : 680.18 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.70/680.18 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.70x = 680.18 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.70x = 222,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,548.09/492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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