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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 488.85 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 488.85 and 303.13 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 488.85 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/488.85 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 488.85 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 148,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,183.88/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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