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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 487.26 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 487.26 and 314.82 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 487.26 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/487.26 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 487.26 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 153,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,399.19/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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