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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.11, 480.49 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.11, 480.49 and 283.78 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.11 : 480.49 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.11/480.49 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.11x = 480.49 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.11x = 136,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,351.40/320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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