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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.07, 680.35 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.07, 680.35 and 327.51 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.07 : 680.35 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.07/680.35 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.07x = 680.35 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.07x = 222,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,821.22/493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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