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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 489.65 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 489.65 and 304.42 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 489.65 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/489.65 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 489.65 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 149,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,055.28/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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