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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 495.38 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 495.38 and 304.96 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 495.38 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/495.38 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 495.38 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 151,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,071.08/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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