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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 493.41 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 493.41 and 323.82 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 493.41 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/493.41 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 493.41 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 159,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,776.03/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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