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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 447.87 and 314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 447.87 and 314.59 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 447.87 = 314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/447.87 = 314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 447.87 × 314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 140,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,895.42/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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