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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 491.02 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 491.02 and 306 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 491.02 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/491.02 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 491.02 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 150,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,252.12/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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