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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 450.29 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 450.29 and 318.65 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 450.29 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/450.29 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 450.29 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 143,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,483.45/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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