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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 479.57 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 479.57 and 318.65 is: 472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 479.57 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/479.57 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 479.57 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 152,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,810.99/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.36

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