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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 494.99 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 494.99 and 296.56 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 494.99 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/494.99 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 494.99 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 146,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,794.23/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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