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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 493.32 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 493.32 and 309.89 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 493.32 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/493.32 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 493.32 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 152,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,877.33/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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