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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 480.03 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 480.03 and 297.94 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 480.03 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/480.03 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 480.03 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 143,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,020.14/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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