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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 488.44 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 488.44 and 300.86 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 488.44 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/488.44 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 488.44 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 146,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,952.06/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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