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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 487.57 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 487.57 and 303.56 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 487.57 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/487.57 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 487.57 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 148,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,006.75/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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