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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 480.32 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 480.32 and 309.44 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 480.32 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/480.32 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 480.32 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 148,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,630.22/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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