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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 494.09 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 494.09 and 310.27 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 494.09 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/494.09 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 494.09 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 153,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,300.61/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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