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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 453.43 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 453.43 and 318.79 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 453.43 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/453.43 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 453.43 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 144,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,548.95/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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