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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.05, 832.20 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.05, 832.20 and 327.05 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.05 : 832.20 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.05/832.20 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.05x = 832.20 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.05x = 272,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,173.09/603.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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