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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 491.12 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 491.12 and 305.93 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 491.12 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/491.12 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 491.12 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 150,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,246.81/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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