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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 486.72 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 486.72 and 314.64 is: 469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 486.72 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/486.72 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 486.72 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 153,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,141.58/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.72

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