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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 489.02 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 489.02 and 318.27 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 489.02 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/489.02 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 489.02 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 155,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,638.80/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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