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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 479.62 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 479.62 and 313.54 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 479.62 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/479.62 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 479.62 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 150,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,380.05/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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