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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 479.82 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 479.82 and 288.08 is: 431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 479.82 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/479.82 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 479.82 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 138,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,226.55/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.31

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