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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.61 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.61 and 315.52 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.61 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.61 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.61 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 153,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,846.69/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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