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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.97 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.97 and 321.18 is: 482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.97 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.97 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.97 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 157,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,368.08/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.79

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