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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 490.74 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 490.74 and 310.39 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 490.74 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/490.74 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 490.74 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 152,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,317.30/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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