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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 480.99 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 480.99 and 317.49 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 480.99 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/480.99 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 480.99 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 152,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,710.71/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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