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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 481.44 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 481.44 and 297.68 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 481.44 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/481.44 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 481.44 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 143,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,315.06/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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