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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 483.87 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 483.87 and 318.94 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 483.87 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/483.87 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 483.87 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 154,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,325.48/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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