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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 490.65 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 490.65 and 301.42 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 490.65 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/490.65 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 490.65 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 147,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891.72/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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