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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 480.68 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 480.68 and 304.13 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 480.68 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/480.68 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 480.68 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 146,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,185.28/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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