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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.23, 680.41 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.23, 680.41 and 327.23 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.23 : 680.41 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.23/680.41 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.23x = 680.41 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.23x = 222,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,650.56/493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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