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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 484.14 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 484.14 and 318.92 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 484.14 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/484.14 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 484.14 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 154,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,401.93/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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