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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.92 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.92 and 315.77 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.92 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.92 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.92 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 154,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,698.01/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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