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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.98 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.98 and 319.48 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.98 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.98 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.98 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 157,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,816.73/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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