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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 486.49 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 486.49 and 304.04 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 486.49 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/486.49 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 486.49 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 147,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,912.42/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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