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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 491.94 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 491.94 and 318.79 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 491.94 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/491.94 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 491.94 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 156,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,822.06/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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