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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 484.72 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 484.72 and 315.70 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 484.72 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/484.72 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 484.72 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 153,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,024.10/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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