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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 482.64 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 482.64 and 314.72 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 482.64 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/482.64 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 482.64 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 151,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,896.46/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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