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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 489.57 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 489.57 and 304.75 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 489.57 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/489.57 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 489.57 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 149,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,196.46/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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