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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 484.62 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 484.62 and 316.47 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 484.62 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/484.62 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 484.62 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 153,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,367.69/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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