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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 453.89 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 453.89 and 326.73 is: 447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 453.89 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/453.89 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 453.89 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 148,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,297.85/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.66

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