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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 480.77 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 480.77 and 269.57 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 480.77 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/480.77 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 480.77 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 129,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,599.82/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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