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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.44 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.44 and 305.65 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.44 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.44 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.44 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 150,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,819.94/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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