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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 680.93 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 680.93 and 327.44 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 680.93 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/680.93 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 680.93 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 222,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,965.93/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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