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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 680.60 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 680.60 and 327.56 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 680.60 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/680.60 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 680.60 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 222,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,935.70/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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