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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 491.27 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 491.27 and 302.99 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 491.27 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/491.27 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 491.27 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 148,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,845.93/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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