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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 449.90 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 449.90 and 304.71 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 449.90 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/449.90 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 449.90 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 137,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,091.21/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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