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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 483.54 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 483.54 and 316.28 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 483.54 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/483.54 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 483.54 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 152,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,934.03/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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