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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.87 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.87 and 320.49 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.87 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.87 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.87 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 154,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,114.03/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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