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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 490.05 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 490.05 and 313.26 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 490.05 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/490.05 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 490.05 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 153,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,513.06/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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