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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.18, 486.51 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.18, 486.51 and 303.50 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.18 : 486.51 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.18/486.51 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.18x = 486.51 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.18x = 147,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,654.49/326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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