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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 493.26 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 493.26 and 312.04 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 493.26 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/493.26 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 493.26 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 153,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,916.85/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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