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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 478.61 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 478.61 and 318.45 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 478.61 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/478.61 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 478.61 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 152,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,415.95/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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