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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 480.40 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 480.40 and 287.50 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 480.40 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/480.40 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 480.40 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 138,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,112.60/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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