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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 484.89 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 484.89 and 318.60 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 484.89 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/484.89 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 484.89 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 154,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,484.76/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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