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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.06, 680.70 and 327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.06, 680.70 and 327.55 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.06 : 680.70 = 327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.06/680.70 = 327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.06x = 680.70 × 327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.06x = 222,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,963.29/493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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