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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 492.84 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 492.84 and 323.88 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 492.84 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/492.84 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 492.84 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 159,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,621.02/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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