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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 680.90 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 680.90 and 327.63 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 680.90 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/680.90 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 680.90 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 223,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,081.63/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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