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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 489.72 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 489.72 and 306.02 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 489.72 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/489.72 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 489.72 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 149,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,864.11/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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