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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 483.75 and 319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 483.75 and 319.63 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 483.75 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/483.75 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 483.75 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 154,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,621.01/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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