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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.84 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.84 and 307.53 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.84 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.84 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.84 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 150,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,639.34/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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