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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 489.84 and 306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 489.84 and 306.58 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 489.84 = 306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/489.84 = 306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 489.84 × 306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 150,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,175.15/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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