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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 451 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 451 and 289.84 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 451 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/451 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 451 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 130,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,717.84/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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