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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 487.32 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 487.32 and 316.80 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 487.32 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/487.32 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 487.32 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 154,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,382.98/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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