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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 489.48 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 489.48 and 316.77 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 489.48 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/489.48 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 489.48 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 155,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,052.58/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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