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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 493.54 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 493.54 and 317.64 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 493.54 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/493.54 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 493.54 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 156,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,766.46/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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