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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 483.44 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 483.44 and 318.54 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 483.44 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/483.44 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 483.44 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 153,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,993.38/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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