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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 488.71 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 488.71 and 318.28 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 488.71 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/488.71 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 488.71 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 155,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,546.62/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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