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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 489.65 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 489.65 and 308.51 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 489.65 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/489.65 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 489.65 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 151,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,059.77/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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