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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489 and 304.50 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 148,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,900.50/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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