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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 488.76 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 488.76 and 315.82 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 488.76 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/488.76 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 488.76 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 154,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,360.18/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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