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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 480.69 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 480.69 and 307.32 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 480.69 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/480.69 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 480.69 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 147,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,725.65/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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