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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.98 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.98 and 315.77 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.98 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.98 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.98 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 154,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,087.00/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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