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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 480.48 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 480.48 and 284.08 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 480.48 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/480.48 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 480.48 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 136,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,494.76/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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