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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.30 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.30 and 296.56 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.30 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.30 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.30 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 145,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,106.81/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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