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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 481.10 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 481.10 and 304.38 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 481.10 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/481.10 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 481.10 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 146,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,435.70/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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