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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 490.54 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 490.54 and 315.64 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 490.54 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/490.54 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 490.54 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 154,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,832.03/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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