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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 488.80 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 488.80 and 310.70 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 488.80 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/488.80 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 488.80 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 151,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,870.16/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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