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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.34 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.34 and 298.58 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.34 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.34 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.34 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 147,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,297.50/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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