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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 450.99 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 450.99 and 326.40 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 450.99 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/450.99 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 450.99 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 147,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,206.17/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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