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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 489.65 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 489.65 and 309.35 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 489.65 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/489.65 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 489.65 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 151,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,469.23/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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