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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 491.04 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 491.04 and 319.64 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 491.04 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/491.04 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 491.04 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 156,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953.57/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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