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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 492.49 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 492.49 and 305.49 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 492.49 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/492.49 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 492.49 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 150,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,450.77/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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