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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 483.30 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 483.30 and 287.04 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 483.30 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/483.30 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 483.30 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 138,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.43/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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