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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 478.69 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 478.69 and 275.33 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 478.69 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/478.69 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 478.69 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 131,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,798.23/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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