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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 475.90 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 475.90 and 309.76 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 475.90 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/475.90 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 475.90 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 147,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,413.69/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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