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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 483.69 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 483.69 and 326.56 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 483.69 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/483.69 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 483.69 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 157,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,953.81/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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