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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 490.87 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 490.87 and 301.96 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 490.87 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/490.87 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 490.87 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 148,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,224.10/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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