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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 494.85 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 494.85 and 307.72 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 494.85 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/494.85 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 494.85 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 152,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,276.24/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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