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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 485.75 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 485.75 and 316.10 is: 473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 485.75 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/485.75 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 485.75 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 153,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,545.80/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.68

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