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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 680.02 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 680.02 and 327.34 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 680.02 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/680.02 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 680.02 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 222,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,597.75/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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