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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 490.03 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 490.03 and 305.74 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 490.03 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/490.03 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 490.03 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 149,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,821.77/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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