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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 481.69 and 314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 481.69 and 314.95 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 481.69 = 314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/481.69 = 314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 481.69 × 314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 151,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.27/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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