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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 479.97 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 479.97 and 294.66 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 479.97 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/479.97 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 479.97 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 141,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,427.96/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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