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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 480.45 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 480.45 and 286.08 is: 428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 480.45 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/480.45 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 480.45 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 137,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,447.14/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.58

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