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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 490.32 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 490.32 and 318.96 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 490.32 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/490.32 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 490.32 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 156,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,392.47/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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