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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 483.06 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 483.06 and 316.28 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 483.06 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/483.06 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 483.06 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 152,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,782.22/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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