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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 490.98 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 490.98 and 322.62 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 490.98 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/490.98 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 490.98 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 158,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,399.97/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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