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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489 and 317.84 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 155,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423.76/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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