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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.48, 546.61 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.48, 546.61 and 326.22 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.48 : 546.61 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.48/546.61 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.48x = 546.61 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.48x = 178,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,315.11/396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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