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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 479.37 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 479.37 and 312.29 is: 467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 479.37 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/479.37 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 479.37 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 149,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,700.90/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.74

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