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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 488.83 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 488.83 and 313.60 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 488.83 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/488.83 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 488.83 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 153,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,297.09/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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