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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 495.28 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 495.28 and 316.74 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 495.28 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/495.28 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 495.28 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 156,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874.99/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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