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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.06, 491.54 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.06, 491.54 and 305.18 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.06 : 491.54 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.06/491.54 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.06x = 491.54 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.06x = 150,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,008.18/326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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