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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.11, 479.91 and 294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.11, 479.91 and 294.79 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.11 : 479.91 = 294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.11/479.91 = 294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.11x = 479.91 × 294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.11x = 141,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,472.67/320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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