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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.24 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.24 and 307.53 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.24 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.24 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.24 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 150,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,455.98/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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