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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 479.99 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 479.99 and 295.09 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 479.99 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/479.99 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 479.99 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 141,639.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,639.79/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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