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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 489.44 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 489.44 and 303.48 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 489.44 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/489.44 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 489.44 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 148,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,533.73/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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