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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 480.45 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 480.45 and 319.64 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 480.45 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/480.45 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 480.45 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 153,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,571.04/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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