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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 493.36 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 493.36 and 319.32 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 493.36 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/493.36 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 493.36 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 157,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538.92/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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