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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 489.96 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 489.96 and 296.33 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 489.96 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/489.96 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 489.96 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 145,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,187.40/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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