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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 481.54 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 481.54 and 298.56 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 481.54 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/481.54 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 481.54 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 143,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,768.58/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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