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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 479.74 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 479.74 and 271.51 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 479.74 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/479.74 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 479.74 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 130,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254.21/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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