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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 490.08 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 490.08 and 302.48 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 490.08 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/490.08 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 490.08 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 148,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,239.40/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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