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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 479.64 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 479.64 and 313.28 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 479.64 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/479.64 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 479.64 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 150,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,261.62/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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