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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 489.77 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 489.77 and 318.77 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 489.77 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/489.77 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 489.77 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 156,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,122.39/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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