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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 487.67 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 487.67 and 323.44 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 487.67 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/487.67 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 487.67 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 157,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,727.93/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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