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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 493.62 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 493.62 and 302.61 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 493.62 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/493.62 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 493.62 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 149,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,375.06/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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