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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 491.22 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 491.22 and 319.79 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 491.22 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/491.22 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 491.22 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 157,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,084.79/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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