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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 484.13 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 484.13 and 318.70 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 484.13 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/484.13 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 484.13 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 154,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,292.23/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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