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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 450.83 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 450.83 and 318.59 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 450.83 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/450.83 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 450.83 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 143,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628.34/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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