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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 489.39 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 489.39 and 316.73 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 489.39 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/489.39 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 489.39 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 155,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,002.05/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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