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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 492.62 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 492.62 and 310.38 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 492.62 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/492.62 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 492.62 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 152,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,899.40/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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