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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.44 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.44 and 317.12 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.44 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.44 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.44 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 152,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,355.52/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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