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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 478.27 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 478.27 and 300.93 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 478.27 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/478.27 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 478.27 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 143,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926.35/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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