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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.88 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.88 and 305.48 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.88 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.88 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.88 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 147,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,204.70/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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