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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 484.76 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 484.76 and 318.07 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 484.76 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/484.76 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 484.76 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 154,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187.61/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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