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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 479.52 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 479.52 and 285.83 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 479.52 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/479.52 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 479.52 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 137,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,060.60/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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