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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 489.06 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 489.06 and 303.48 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 489.06 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/489.06 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 489.06 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 148,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419.93/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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