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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 489.66 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 489.66 and 308.94 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 489.66 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/489.66 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 489.66 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 151,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,275.56/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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